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8 Steps for Planning a Smoother Business Transition

April 21, 2019 By Jay Sekulow Leave a Comment

8 Steps for Planning a Smoother Business Transition
8 Steps for Planning a Smoother Business Transition


A business transition refers to an event that may result in an alteration in the ownership of an enterprise. It’s essential for a business professional to understand how to put a company in a strategic position to impact the successive terms of the alteration of ownership. Transactions of business transition can be complicated. It’s essential to understand the key fundamentals of a successful transition.

Defining a successful business transition 

There are various types of transitions in business. Some are such as family succession, buy-outs and sales to a different party. Every business professional has a preference. The objectives profoundly impact the choice of transition. Some individuals want to expand their wealth. Others aspire to continue the legacy of the company by keeping it in the family. A formal business transition plan combines goals, priorities as well as strategies for a successful transformation. As such, a business transition plan is a road-map. It helps the entrepreneur to chart s viable course towards a booming transition. An effective plan consists of a set of components such as: 

Assessing the marketplace 

A business professional looking forward to transitioning a business should assess the marketplace. An individual should begin with their industry when evaluating the industry. They should then look at the existing economic climate. Determine what’s happening with the capital markets as well as consumer confidence levels. 

Organizing business documents 

It’s vital to organize the documents that will be involved in the transition of the business. A business professional should also formalize and extend customer contracts to confirm that all documents have undergone proper documentation procedures.

Having a team of experts to help with the transition

A business that’s undergoing a transition should engage an expert and a professional adviser to guide its operations. It could also be a CPA or a wealth management professional. When preparing for a formal transition, a business could work with an estate planning attorney. A piece of investment advice at the outset could facilitate a smooth transition.

Creating a transition plan

An investment adviser can match the objectives of a business with a viable transition plan. This is to help the business professional achieve the objectives. 

Obtaining valuation 

Business valuation refers to the procedure of determining the company’s economic value. It can be used to tell the fair value of a brand for various reasons such as sale value and taxation. Owners turn to professional evaluators for the value of the enterprise. 

Preparing a financial projection

A business should plan a financial forecast to evaluate the current fiscal conditions to guide pragmatic decisions. A financial projection is a management tool that uses the past and current financial conditions to present estimated revenue. An effective forecast will ease the transition. 

Meeting prospective buyers

It’s vital for a business professional to interview prospective buyers. The bids should be entertained based on a variety. It’s also crucial to consider how the sale of the business will impact its reputation. 

Getting the best price

A business owner should have realistic expectations regarding the value of the business. Financial advisers need to gain access to information based on current transactions. The team should internalize factors that will significantly drive value. 

A viable succession plan is essential for a great transition. A business owner needs to create a training and development plan to make sure that the new face of the business has an excellent reputation. 

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Jay Sekulow is the Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). He is a renown lawyer with a passion for protecting religious liberty, freedom, and democracy.

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